Desha County property record for 8 Melrose St, Dumas, AR 71639
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 960 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $52,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $617 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 004-01440-000 |
| Primary APN | 004-01440-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Utility Area | 72 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,500 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 336 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 116 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8 MELROSE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DUMAS |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 71639-2918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 09 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWVIEW ADDITION INSIDE |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | DESHA AR |
| Township / Civil Division | RANDOLPH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1082 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
8 Melrose St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2014.
Source: Desha County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 MELROSE ST, DUMAS, AR 71639-2918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 20141855 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DESHA AR |
| Property Address | 8 MELROSE ST, DUMAS, AR 71639-2918 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021R1024 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R1024 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 277 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2044 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Melrose St was $617 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Desha County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Desha County |
| Municipality | Dumas City |
| Unified School District | Dumas School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $617.00 Homeowner's exemption | $11,410 (-) Land $2,000 Building $9,410 | $57,050 Land $10,000 Building $47,050 |
| 2025 | $617.00 Homeowner's exemption | $11,410 Land $2,000 Building $9,410 | |
| 2023 | $511.00 Homeowner's exemption | $11,410 Land $2,000 Building $9,410 | $57,050 Land $10,000 Building $47,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8 Melrose St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 22 flood claims nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 19, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1990–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8 Melrose St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 95% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DUMAS WATERWORKS serves 6,338 people · EPA ID AR0000171 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Apr 2026 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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